Material Safety Data Sheet
Furfuryl Alcohol, 99%
ACC# 77740
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Furfuryl Alcohol, 99%
Catalog Numbers:
AC181120000, AC181120010, AC181120025, AC181122500
Synonyms:
2-Furancarbinol; 2-Furanmethanol; Furfural alcohol; Furfuralcohol;
Furyl alcohol;alpha-Furylcarbinol; 2-Furylcarbinol; 2-Furylmethanol;
2-Hydroxymethylfuran; Methanol, (2-furyl)-
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
98-00-0 |
Furfuryl alcohol |
99 | 202-626-1 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid. Flash Point: 75 deg C.
Danger! Causes eye irritation and possible injury.
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.
Combustible liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation.
Causes digestive and respiratory tract irritation. May cause central
nervous system depression. Air sensitive.
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Vapors cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause central nervous system
depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache,
dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause
collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory
failure. Effects may be delayed 2 to 4 hours.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. Effects of inhalation may be delayed. Vapor or
mist is irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory
tract. Inhalation may produce severe bronchitis with spasms,
coughing, and chest pain.
Chronic:
Overexposure may cause delayed kidney injury. Prolonged or repeated
skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged exposure to high vapor
concentrations may cause eye injury.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme
diately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply
artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device
such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Effects may be delayed. Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or
eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney, or respiratory function may
be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash
back. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be
generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Combustible liquid.
Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and
collect in low or confined areas. Containers may explode when heated.
Forms explosive mixtures with air.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use foam, dry
chemical, or carbon dioxide. Cool containers with flooding quantities
of water until well after fire is out.
Flash Point: 75 deg C ( 167.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 491 deg C ( 915.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:1.80 vol %
Upper: 16.30 vol %
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 2; Instability: 1
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. Wash area with soap and water.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof
tool. Provide ventilation. Place under an inert atmosphere.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Do not breathe dust, mist, or vapor. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product
residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep away from
heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest or inhale. Handle under an
inert atmosphere. Store protected from air. Use only in a chemical
fume hood. Store and handle protected from air. Do not pressurize,
cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers
to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store in direct sunlight.
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Do not
expose to air. Storage under a nitrogen blanket has been recommended.
Store under an inert atmosphere. Keep away from organic acids.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or
utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility
and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Furfuryl alcohol
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10 ppm TWA; 15 ppm STEL; Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous r oute
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10 ppm TWA; 40 mg/m3 TWA 75 ppm IDLH
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50 ppm TWA; 200 mg/m3 TWA
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Furfuryl alcohol:
10 ppm TWA; 40 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear, colorless to pale yellow
Odor: faint, burning
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.5 mm Hg @ 20C
Vapor Density: 3.37 (Air=1)
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 171 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:-31 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: miscible
Specific Gravity/Density:1.129
Molecular Formula:C5H6O2
Molecular Weight:98.10
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Substance undergoes
color change upon exposure to air. May undergo polymerization in
contact with organic acids. May undergo a color change due to
autoxidation and intermolecular dehydration during storage.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, exposure to air, excess
heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids, strong oxidizing agents, air, acid chlorides, organic acids,
oxygen, fuming nitric acid.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 98-00-0:
LU9100000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 98-00-0:
Draize test, rabbit,
eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 233 ppm/4H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 160 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 177 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 400 mg/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = 3825 mg/kg;
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 98-00-0:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information found
Teratogenicity:
No information found
Reproductive Effects:
No information found
Mutagenicity:
DNA Repair: Bacillus subtilis = 2 mg/disc.; Cytogenetic
Analysis: Hamster, Ovary = 2500 umol/L.
Neurotoxicity:
No information found
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 32 mg/l; 96 Hr; Static bioassay at 18-22
CFish: Mosquito Fish: TLm = 44 - 24 mg/l; 24-96 Hr;
Unspecified
If released to soil, it will be expected to exhibit very high
mobility, based upon the reported infinite solubility of the compound
in water and an estimated Koc of 34. It may, therefore, leach through
soil to groundwater if it does not biodegrade or otherwise decompose
first. It may be subject to biodegradation in soil based upon
results observed in a laboratory aqueous aerobic biodegradation
screening test. Volatilization from moist near surface soil is not
expected. However, it may volatilize from dry near surface soil and
other dry surfaces based upon its vapor pressure.
Environmental:
If released to water, it will not be expected to adsorb to sediment
or suspended particulate matter or to bioconcentrate in aquatic
organisms. It may directly photolyze in surface water. It may be
subject to biodegradation in natural waters. Furfuryl alcohol is
expected to exist mainly in the vapor-phase in the ambient
atmosphere. The estimated atmospheric half-life for vapor-phase
reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radical with a
half-life of 3.7hours.
Physical:
No information available.
Other:
No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
FURFURYL ALCOHOL |
FURFURYL ALCOHOL |
Hazard Class: |
6.1 |
6.1 |
UN Number: |
UN2874 |
UN2874 |
Packing Group: |
III |
III |
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 98-00-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 98-00-0: immediate, fire, reactive.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 98-00-0 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pr
otection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 98-00-0: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 98-00-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of B3, D1A, D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 98-00-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 5/20/1999
Revision #5 Date: 3/15/2007
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